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Downtown Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s experience connecting mainland China with international markets gives it a foundation to shape the next phase of technological development to bridge regulatory differences, foster international cooperation and ensure the benefits of innovation are more widely shared.

6 Nov 2026

Ahead of COP31’s opening on Monday, Brazil’s voluntary roadmap faces fossil fuel expansion and transition disputes, as rising adaptation costs strain countries’ ability to protect communities.

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Research is ongoing into the health effects of the world’s roughly 350,000 synthetic chemicals, but what we know so far is cause for concern. Plastics, PFAS and other synthetic chemicals are linked to numerous health risks, and emerging research even suggests rising atmospheric CO2 levels may harm health.

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Research in the Sindh Basin in Kashmir’s Ganderbal district, in the northwestern Himalayas, has identified the elevations where many springs receive their water.

5 November 2026

Tropical river in Guiuan, Philippines

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4 November 2026

Singpore's central business district on a gloomy day

Singapore Central Business District

3 November 2026

Nickel mining workers in Molawe, Indonesia

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Grace Fu on Asean 2027 Haze Cooperation

cocoa beans being sun-dried in Indonesia

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2 November 2026

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Parliament House of Singapore

30 October 2026

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